$A$ hydrogen atom in its ground state absorbs a photon and the electron transitions to the $5^{th}$ orbit. When the excited atom returns to its ground state,it emits photons of various energies. What is the maximum number of spectral lines that can be obtained in this process?

  • A
    $1$
  • B
    $2$
  • C
    $5$
  • D
    $10$

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